Sudan’s army has regained control of the presidential Palace in Khartoum after intense fighting with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, marking the first time since the start of the war almost two years ago. The conflict has led to the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, with heavy gunfire and airstrikes reported in the area as the army continues to advance through the capital previously dominated by the RSF. The RSF head, Mohammed Hamdan Dagolo, had urged his fighters not to retreat from the palace, but the army successfully took over and is making progress in the city.
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Anthony Albanese accuses Israel of breaching international law, rules out recognising Palestinian state
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese criticized Israel for breaching international law by restricting aid to Gaza and reaffirmed Australia's call for a ceasefire, while rejecting France's recognition of a Palestinian state until conditions improve. He emphasized that Hamas must not be involved in any future Palestinian government, citing their actions as the catalyst for the current violence, while Shadow Foreign Affairs Minister Michaelia Cash accused him of failing to adequately blame Hamas for the ongoing conflict....
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